June 06, 2022
After almost three years in chapter 11 without a consensual plan, Bankruptcy Judge Warren is allowing sexual abuse claimants to sue nondebtor parishes and schools.
2nd Circuit, New York, New York Western District
June 06, 2022
The Supreme Court’s unanimous opinion avoids saying whether the dual system of U.S. Trustees and Bankruptcy Administrators is itself unconstitutional.
Supreme Court
June 03, 2022
Absent an ‘actual conflict,’ disqualification is not automatic, the Third Circuit says.
3rd Circuit
May 31, 2022
Cutting back on knee-jerk invocation of arbitration, the Supreme Court says that agreements to arbitrate are no more enforceable than ordinary contracts.
Supreme Court
May 27, 2022
In a case headed for the Tenth Circuit, upholding the dignity of the court overcame the automatic stay.
10th Circuit, Utah
May 25, 2022
Even if a dischargeability suit is based on a contract, the winner is not entitled to fee-shifting if the court rules on noncontract issues.
9th Circuit
May 20, 2022
Finally, a circuit court cites Taggart to help a debtor enforce the discharge injunction.
2nd Circuit
May 17, 2022
The decision by the Supreme Court next term in Bartenwerfer will tell us whether debts can be automatically nondischargeable, even when the debtor is without fault.
11th Circuit, Florida, Florida Southern District
